From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village
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From Abano Montegrotto Tour to Arquà Petrarca medieval village
By Lovivo Tour Experience
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With this tour to Arquà Petrarca we’ll discover the second most beautiful medieval villages in venetian region. Francesco Petrarca, one of the most famous Italian poets, made Arquà Petrarca his home. In this marvellous medieval village, we’ll visit Petrarch’s house and we’ll be amazed by the beauty and sinuosity of the Euganean Hills. We can say his house is a pearl surrounded by this pretty medieval village, where the time seems to have stopped. We’ll discover it with, first, a visit in a well-known olive oil mill, where the oil producer will explain us his every day work and the process of production of olive oil. In the end, we’ll finish this visit with a guided tasting of olive oil of the Euganean Hills. We continue our experiential tour with the visit of the little enterprise of a producer of venetian delights: here we’ll have a tasting of liqueurs, marmalades and Brodo di Giuggiole accompanied by the wise tale of the owner and producer.
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Ages 0-120, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3–6 hours
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Highlights
- Guided tour of the Euganean region
- Visit of an Olive Oil Mill and Tasting of Olive oil
- Visit of a producer of preserves and liquors of the Euganean Hills and Tasting of typical delights
- Walk in the medieval village of Arquà Petrarca and visit the house of Francesco Petrarca
- Roundtrip transportation to the place of departure, in the options you select
- Traditional Italian life with your local guide
- Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
- Entry/Admission - Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei
- Entry/Admission - Arqua Petrarca
What's not included- The price does not include what is not indicated.
- Start:Traveler pickup offered.
- Piazzale Stazione, 35036 Montegrotto Terme PD, ItalyYou'll find your local tour leader (with the blue minivan Lovivo branded) in front of your hotel on Abano Montegrotto or at Terme Euganee train station in Montegrotto Terme.
Pickup details- Transfer by minivan, from Terme Euganee train station in Montegrotto terme or your Hotel in Abano Montegrotto to Euganean Hills included.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126772P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- The village is on a hill, the streets are uphill
- Departure times in the booking are approximate and are subject to slight variations. The agency will contact you a few days before the tour to confirm the meeting or pick-up time. You must provide a valid contact (phone number with Whatsapp or email).
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 126772P2
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- Road091732412990 contributionsSuch a lovely excursion!Such a great experience! Chiara was a wonderful hostess who was very knowledgeable and fun to get to know. Transportation from Venice via train was fast and efficient. The views were amazing and the landscape is beautiful! The staff at the vineyard and the olive oil mill were knowledgeable and personable. I really learned a lot! I’d definitely recommend this side trip if you’re visiting Venice. The scenery and fresh air of the countryside is a nice compliment to the art, architecture and urban fabric of Venice!Written December 22, 2024
- pointyendpreferred0 contributionsGreat Walking Tour With Martina!We really enjoyed our walking tour with Martina. She is clearly very passionate about Padua (Italian: Padova) and was happy to share many stories and historical anecdotes. She also recommended other things to see, where to eat, drink and even what cake to try. Things only a local knows! We also appreciated the fact that when she didn't know the answer to one of the many obscure questions we asked, she said so and didn't just give us an incorrect answer.Written November 13, 2024
- Robin H0 contributionsEscaping Venice to experience more of wonderful ItalyReally enjoyed our olive oil and wine tasting experience in the Euganean Hills. The train ride was very enjoyable and having the train tickets included in the tour cost was very convenient. Our tour guide was very nice and was very knowledgeable about the olive oil production process. The winery owners were very excellant hosts and provided very tasty wine and food pairings.Written November 10, 2024
- alexandrar8940 contributionsBeauty of VERONAOur tour guide was Chiara. She picked me on time, was knowledgable and easy to communicate with. During such short period of time we managed to see a lot of Verona and to learn about it history. Now, in my memory, the beauty of this city is associated with the beauty of our guide, Chiara. I definitely recommend to take such tour.Written October 14, 2024
- 195colleenk0 contributionsWonderful walking tour of PaudaFun and informative tour of the very pretty and interesting city of Pauda. Our guide was very knowledgeable and covered all the major sights. It was a great introduction to Pauda. Highly recommended.Written September 30, 2024
- 880johand0 contributionsA day of great winesWe had a lovely wine tasting tour to two very different vineyards, a modern one and a more traditional one. We loved the wines we got to taste there. And not to forget the amazing view at the first one and the tatsy cold cuts at the other one. And a big shout out to our guides, who were not only good informed, but also really funny and kind! Thanks for a great day and for the tips for the rest of our stay in Padua!Written September 30, 2024
- Hsjendjs0 contributionsHighly recommendedFantastic experience. Chiara is very knowledgeable and friendly. We were the only ones booked on so had a private tour. The views were great and it was very interesting to see the process for both olive oil and wine. The tastings were obviously the most important bit and delicious. Roberto explained the difference between the oils well, We had 6 oils and the difference between them was very stark. The wines were all wonderful and well chosen with some aperitivo to go with them. Elena is lovely, a great character and explained the wines very well. It was a very fun afternoon.Written September 2, 2024
- _ngelsc20200 contributionsNecessary to understand Italy: sparkling!The tour was great thanks to Chiara, our fabulous guide, who knows well the area, drives quietly and can speak English, Italian and Spanish. We enjoyed a peaceful day, far from busy cities, and we visited twoo wineries to discover the secrets of this wine and taste it. Wonderful tour!Written August 26, 2024
- 320emilier0 contributionsWonderful morning in the vineyards!Chiara took us to visit two wonderful wine producers who were very passionate about their products. It was nice to be able to taste a few bottles but above all, to know a little more about how the grapes are processed! And above all, to interact with such generous winegrowers! Chiara was a great guide, we really enjoyed spending time with her!Written August 17, 2024
- marianataliam20240 contributionsPeaceful, detailed and personalized tourOur tour was really Nice. It was very personalized and Chiara was very documented about the land, history and curious data about the places. The olive oil factory was very Nice and the oil is delicious. The winery... Is such a lovely place having good wines at excellent prices.Written August 17, 2024
- 743niveditar0 contributionsAmazing tourThe trip was an amazing experience. Loved the drive, our guide was amazing she gave a lot information about the area and knew the place as well as the area very well.Written August 14, 2024
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JOYCE M
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Our guide, Cami, picked us up in a minivan at our hotel, Mioni Royal San and there were 4 total on the tour plus the guide. The tour was given in English, and luckily the other two guests were pretty fluent though Cami did fill in some details for one of the guests either in French or German, I'm not sure which.
On our way to the olive orchards we stopped for a little information and picture opportunities at a few very old buildings that were in excellent condition were a little later period than the Medieval City.
At the orchard, we went in the morning so we could get a tour of the state of the art machinery used to process the olives picked each day. Several large stainless steel processors that cleaned, pitted, pressed and prepared the olive oil that was then bottled by hand. There was a small shop that had all varieties of products related to olives, much of it done there at this facility. We did some tasting of different varieties of olive oil.
After driving through the Euganean Hills, a lovely countryside we arrived at the Ancient City, Aqua Petrarca. We walked on the paving stone roads to the large home where the leading family in the area lived. It is preserved with its original walls and wooden parquet ceilings. Then a gentle walk down to the Holy Trinity church, during which the church bells rang loudly at noon. The Church is lovely inside and is still used by the community.
There was an interesting building that had a huge old grape vine coming out of the wall in a couple of places and it spreads out on the exterior wall.
The History, the guide and the whole experience was great.
On our way to the olive orchards we stopped for a little information and picture opportunities at a few very old buildings that were in excellent condition were a little later period than the Medieval City.
At the orchard, we went in the morning so we could get a tour of the state of the art machinery used to process the olives picked each day. Several large stainless steel processors that cleaned, pitted, pressed and prepared the olive oil that was then bottled by hand. There was a small shop that had all varieties of products related to olives, much of it done there at this facility. We did some tasting of different varieties of olive oil.
After driving through the Euganean Hills, a lovely countryside we arrived at the Ancient City, Aqua Petrarca. We walked on the paving stone roads to the large home where the leading family in the area lived. It is preserved with its original walls and wooden parquet ceilings. Then a gentle walk down to the Holy Trinity church, during which the church bells rang loudly at noon. The Church is lovely inside and is still used by the community.
There was an interesting building that had a huge old grape vine coming out of the wall in a couple of places and it spreads out on the exterior wall.
The History, the guide and the whole experience was great.
Written October 30, 2023
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Dear Mrs McGrath,
Thank you for your detailed review.
It was a pleasure to have you as guest.
We hope to have you as guest in future.
Thank you,
Yours sincerely,
Team Lovivo Tour Experience
Written November 6, 2023
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Gunita Ž
5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
It was a privilege to spend a few hours on such a beautiful day in a comfortable minibus taking a ride through the picturesque Euganean hills and seeing the wonderful town of Arquà Petrarca and the famous medieval dwelling of Petrarch. If you don't have a car, this place is otherwise inaccessible. And besides, our guide Chiara told and showed us a lot of interesting things, she was very warm and friendly, and spoke fluently not only English, but also my niece's native Portuguese! Along with two other very special and cosmopolitan ladies, my niece and I had some unforgettable moments. It was an incredible coincidence that we also shared a common origin with one of them! It's a small world! And very beautiful.
Written October 17, 2024
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Thank you so much, it was a special day with some very nice coincidence, I am very glad you enjoyed!
Written October 18, 2024
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Manlio L
12 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The trip was interesting and with many things to see and "taste". The first stop, in an oil mill in the area, made us discover how the production of an oil so delicate and tasty at the same time is the result of the work of specialists and many years of experience in the sector.
Then the Borgo di Arquà, where Petrarch's tomb is, with a visit to the Villa where the poet spent the last years of his life and with the Guide who told us the story of the character and the period in which he lived.
I had beautiful flashes on memories of what I had read in school books ... a few years ago ,,,
To conclude a visit to a bar where we could taste the famous "Brodo di Giuggiole" .... delicious.
Then the Borgo di Arquà, where Petrarch's tomb is, with a visit to the Villa where the poet spent the last years of his life and with the Guide who told us the story of the character and the period in which he lived.
I had beautiful flashes on memories of what I had read in school books ... a few years ago ,,,
To conclude a visit to a bar where we could taste the famous "Brodo di Giuggiole" .... delicious.
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Written September 3, 2024
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Gentilissimo,
grazie mille per queste bellissime parole che ci rendono davvero felici!
Written September 9, 2024
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Marzia M
3 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
With great pleasure, my judgment is extremely positive and Recommendation this tour to the knowledge of the village with oil tasting and typical liquor! Very good our escort Chiara and Marta for office practices. Professionalism and sympathy! A very pleasant day that I will take with me to Turin and make it known with my words to my affections! Keep it up! Good job and hope to see you soon!😘
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Written August 21, 2024
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Grazie mille, il piacere è nostro! Ti aspettiamo per scoprire altri luoghi unici del nostro territorio :)
Written August 22, 2024
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Krystal H
Lawton, OK28 contributions
Today we explored the little Italian village of Arqua Petra with Camilla and it was such a wonderful experience. We wondered down winding alley ways filled with beauty and historic significance. Visited a famous Italian poet and were able to sample various artisanal products from the colli eugani hills. Such a great day made even better with a knowledgeable and professional guide committed to providing us an unforgettable tour. A ++++
Written January 17, 2020
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Hello Kristal! Many thanks for your so positive review!
Let's keep in contact for further activities, we hope to see you in future during our tours or events. ;)
Warm regards from me Camilla and all the Staff Lovivo Tour Experience.
Written January 19, 2020
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James S
Arlington, VA21 contributions
Sep 2022
It is hard to pick our favorite thing in this tour in that all of it was great. Our guide was Camilla, who was excellent. In addition to her native Italian, she speaks fluent English, French and German, but our particular tour was all in English.
Arqua Petraca was a unique little medieval village. We particulary enjoyed a visit to the house of Petrarca, a famous Italian poet. There, Camilla gave us an interesting history of Petrarca, his loves and life.
We also enjoyed a visit to Brodo di Arqua Petrarca where we tasted unique awesom liquors. We then went to Evo del Borgo and both learned about the making of olive oil and tasting several types of olive oil. Greatly increased our appriciation of olive oil.
his trip was a wonderful break from the crowds and bustle of Venice and Padova.
Arqua Petraca was a unique little medieval village. We particulary enjoyed a visit to the house of Petrarca, a famous Italian poet. There, Camilla gave us an interesting history of Petrarca, his loves and life.
We also enjoyed a visit to Brodo di Arqua Petrarca where we tasted unique awesom liquors. We then went to Evo del Borgo and both learned about the making of olive oil and tasting several types of olive oil. Greatly increased our appriciation of olive oil.
his trip was a wonderful break from the crowds and bustle of Venice and Padova.
Written September 9, 2022
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Hello Mr Sandefur,
Thank you for your positive review.
It was a pleasure to have you on tour.
See you next time for another excursion.
Staff Lovivo Tour Experience
Written September 10, 2022
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Leca G
Vicenza, Italy36 contributions
We had a wonderful tour today with an expert who is happy to answer our questions and never made us feel rushed! So personable. The olive oil was amazing. The villa gorgeous! There are several other tours I want to do with this company after the wonderful experience today!
Written January 14, 2020
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Hello Leca! We are so happy you enjoyed the time on your tour to Arquà Petrarca. Thank you for your feedback. We will update you about our next activities, we hope to see you in future on our tours or activities. :)
A warm regard from all the Staff Lovivo Tour Experience :)
Written January 19, 2020
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Lisa
Chicago, IL9 contributions
Sep 2019
I was especially pleased with the staff at Lovivo, and our guide Camilla. Lovivo was very good about assisting us with setting a pickup location and being sure we would recognize it (by supplying a live photo). They were very patient with my limited access to communication. And, they did a great job of combining two language groups, each too small to schedule a tour, but providing each language group with its own guide. Camilla was extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant. I appreciated hearing about how she trained as part of the background she provided. It added authenticity to the tour and background information. Worth noting was the high quality of both the Olive Oil producer and the Giuggiole producer....I have found that level of quality is not typical on group tours and those visited speak well of the level of experience being offered by Lovivo. This specific tour is very low key and not at all demanding physically. While Petrarch's tomb and home were interesting, and a greatly appreciated the scenic stop before hand, I found the greatest interest in the two producers already mentioned, and in the great guide service provided by Camilla. This is a terrific tour, if you're looking for something low-key and easy paced. I would heartily recommend Lovivo and Camilla
Written October 7, 2019
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Hello Lisa, Thank you for your time your spent in writing this so detailed review. It was a great pleasure to have you on our tour to Arquà Petrarca and Sirmione, we are soo happy you enjoyed :)
Many thanks, we hope to see you in future,
Kind regards,
Staff Lovivo Tour Experience
Written November 15, 2019
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sarah B
Toronto, Canada3 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
The guide was very knowledgeable and so patient with the different needs of all guests. Loved the small size of the group
Written September 8, 2022
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Hello Mrs Sarah,
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to have you on our excursion.
See you next time for another tour.
Best regards
Staff Lovivo Tour Experience
Written September 10, 2022
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Could somebody let me know when the Tour starts next Week on Thursday? Thanks
Written September 13, 2019
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